Christina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Christina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.72 S,57 44.76 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.728667
  • Longitude: -57.746000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTINA
Type barque
Flag DE
Tonnage 491
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1879
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1879
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.3.70 WRECKED ON WOLF ROCK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN APPROX 514342S, 574430W [SAP]FOR FILING ONLY. 5.11.91 STATED TO HAVE BEEN WRECKED ON MAGGIE ELLIOT ROCK. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

18.10.1879 WRECKED ON THE WOLF ROCKS ON 18.10.1879. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 18.10.1880 WRECKED ON MAGGIE ELLIOT ROCK ON 18.10.1880. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTINA wreck located?

The CHRISTINA wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.72 S,57 44.76 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTINA?

The seabed around the CHRISTINA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTINA sink?

The CHRISTINA sank on Oct 18, 1879.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTINA discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTINA was discovered in 1879.

What country did the CHRISTINA belong to?

The CHRISTINA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTINA?

The CHRISTINA had a tonnage of 491 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTINA?

The CHRISTINA is classified as a barque.

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